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The internet is a network.

Different paths will have different amounts of bandwidth and latency, especially at different times when some parts of the network are heavily loaded.

In certain cases (ie: transatlantic cables), there is only one quick path between US and Europe. If that cable is heavily loaded, then your bandwidth when talking to a European server will be slower.




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